BBC News BBC News - Science & Environment Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:10 GMT Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986. The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:02:53 GMT As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked. COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point? Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today. From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:07 GMT BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made. Golden eagle released in conservation project shot with 17 pellets Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:43:59 GMT Gamekeepers in the Lammermuir Hills spotted the bird with damaged wings around the beginning of June. The Interview Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission. Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school? Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:24:31 GMT How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you? Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:47 GMT For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood. Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:11:29 GMT The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago. Hottest June day on record for the UK as temperature reaches 36C Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:23:41 GMT A rare red warning for extreme heat is in effect as soaring temperatures continue. Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:40:16 GMT Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades. Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:56:12 GMT SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first started, and it is now going public "with the largest IPO ever". Future generations being failed if more trees not planted, experts say Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:07:57 GMT Statistics show the number of trees being planted is increasing, but conservationists say it is not meeting targets. Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:24:39 GMT A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains. First red squirrel kits born at sanctuary Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:37:05 GMT Sanctuary staff say the litter will help boost population numbers of an endangered British species. In pictures: Britain swelters in record-breaking June heat Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:48:24 GMT A rare red weather warning is in place as extreme temperatures continue across much of the UK. The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we? Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:46:03 GMT Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades. Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:27:17 GMT Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says. Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:05:39 GMT The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown. Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:22 GMT The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:14:36 GMT Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France. Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:32:02 GMT The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut. Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:17:44 GMT A wildlife trust says there are 50% more sites in Hertfordshire than previously recorded. Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:27:17 GMT Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says. The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we? Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:46:03 GMT Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades. Calls for government action on chemical pollution Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:52:54 GMT Cherwell District Council leader urges forever chemical pollution action around former RAF base. Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:26:39 GMT The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year. BBC Inside Science Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT What role will humans play in the future of scientific research? Future generations being failed if more trees not planted, experts say Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:07:57 GMT Statistics show the number of trees being planted is increasing, but conservationists say it is not meeting targets. Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves? Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:16:46 GMT Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains. BBC Inside Science Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia. Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:24:47 GMT A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery". Space industry giants visit fabrics factory Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:49:48 GMT Delegates from Nasa and Space X were among those visiting the firm that makes specialist fabrics. Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:00:52 GMT Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn. From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:19:21 GMT People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe. BBC Inside Science Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT Is it time to start considering solar geoengineering to help us combat extreme heat? Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:24:47 GMT A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery". Amber extreme heat warning extended before cooldown ends record-breaking heatwave Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:38:36 GMT The record-breaking heatwave is set to end with cooler and more unsettled weather by Sunday. Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:14:36 GMT Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France. The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:47:15 GMT Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:32:02 GMT The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut. BBC Inside Science Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT How do you research the impacts of social media on young people?